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F918 HWF

1988 Porsche 928 S

Black Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

125,526 mi
Last recorded125,526 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Porsche 928 S108,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF918 HWF
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 125,526 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 125,526 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 125,220 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 123,583 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 122,589 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 120,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 120,179 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play AT SERVICE LIMIT FOR REPLACEMENT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 115,776 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 110,257 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 104,180 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 102,460 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 101,632 miles

both rear cv boots cracking

coolant light on

front and rear fog light switches sticking

front discs getting lipped

front wishbone upper bushes cracking

main beam wont stay on

n/s washer not hitting screen properly

o/s/r one sidelight not working

rear springs corroding

slight leak on gearbox

Pass 21 Dec 2012 99,201 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 99,201 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 98,423 miles

green liquid on air con pump

oil leak

power steering leak

Pass 4 Mar 2011 98,231 miles

o/s/f fog lamp insecure

slight oil leaks

Fail 19 Feb 2011 98,231 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r sevice brake effort low

o/s/f fog lamp insecure

slight oil leaks

Pass 4 Mar 2010 98,089 miles

additional main beam aimed high

slight imbalance in rear brakes

Pass 24 Feb 2009 97,733 miles

slight judder n/s/r brake

Pass 15 Feb 2008 97,097 miles

headlamp height adjust n/w n/s

oil leak on engine

washer jets partially blocked

Pass 19 Feb 2007 96,473 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 95,002 miles

corrosion on some brake hose ferrules

little beam pattern n/s headlamp

n/s washer jet faulty

rear tyres worn to 3mm

slight judder n/s/r brake

Pass 21 Jan 2006 94,736 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 928 S?

Based on 20,949 MOT tests across 1,961 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
700
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
1,961
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 751
Headlamp aim too low 593
fog lamp not working 553
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 531
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
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F918 HWF is a 1988 Porsche 928 S in Black with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1988 Porsche 928 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 108,938 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche 928 S fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 751 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F918 HWF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 928 S typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 38 years old, this Porsche 928 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F918 HWF registered?

F918 HWF is a 1988 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F918 HWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F918 HWF shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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